Falling for a Rake

Blurb

He’s the most notorious rake in England. She’s a Perfect Lady. Neither are what they seem.

Lady Emily can’t afford a scandal. Her sister’s debut is just weeks away and she has her pteridology group to safeguard. It’s bad enough to be stuck in a hole overnight with Lord Markshall, and worse to have kissed him. Marriage is unthinkable. But newspaper hearsay on their “frolics and fernication” after a fern hunting accident puts everything she’s worked for in jeopardy.

Lord Markshall’s whole political career is based on manipulation and disguise. Lady Emily’s polite insults are just the thing to prove to himself, and everyone else, that he’s still an unworthy rake. He wants her desperately, but even a fake engagement is too good for him.

With Emily’s sister’s debut and a major political vote coming up, their reputations–good and bad–have never been more critical. The newspaper gossip is edging toward the truth, threatening to incinerate everything they hold dear. Can they understand, accept, and love each other, before it’s too late?

Tropes

reformed rake hero

socialite heroine with a withering put-down

forced proximity

scandal

fake engagement

enemies to lovers

opposites attract

What People are Saying

“This book was almost like a black hole the way it sucked me in! I couldn’t stop thinking about the story and wondering what would happen next.” Romance Rehab

“Falling for a Rake delivers more than just your ordinary historical romance. It has a bit of (family) drama, witty banter, and the intimate scenes are scorching.” Myla, Goodreads

“A fun, quick read… It flowed. The characters were flawed, human and relatable. The setting was well-drawn and the historical tidbits were interesting..” Joanna Loves Reading

“I loved it! Emily is bold and a strong character that stands up to our rake without holding back.” The Butterfly Reader